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> A trial of vaginal gel tenofovir to prevent HIV infection ended in disappointment after data showed that the drug was no more effective than the placebo at preventing disease transmission. Article
> Genentech and Galena Biopharma are teaming up on a Phase II trial of Galena's breast cancer vaccine NeuVax and Genentech's Herceptin. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed. Report
> The FDA has accepted Horizon Pharma for Lodotra, a modified-release formulation of low-dose prednisone, for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Release
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> Ranbaxy, FDA near $400M deal on longstanding violations. Story
> McKesson, J&J eye GHX platform for e-pedigree. Article
And Finally... Civitas Therapeutics has secured new funding from The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, which will support clinical testing of its inhaled Parkinson's therapy through the proof of concept stage. Article